Don't be afraid of poetry.

Clifton Fadiman
Don't be afraid of poetry.
Don't be afraid of poetry.
Don't be afraid of poetry.
Don't be afraid of poetry.
About This Quote

John Donne is quoted by saying “Don’t be afraid of poetry.” He believes that the only way to enjoy poems is to read them. So, for him, poetry is something to be enjoyed.

Source: Clifton Fadimans Fireside Reader

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